Big 12 Acknowledges Clock Error at End of Notre Dame-BYU Game
The Big 12 conference acknowledged that a clock error occurred at the end of the Notre Dame-BYU football game, saying time remained after the final play and the game was incorrectly ruled over. The conference said it will review its…

South Bend Elkhart, IN, October 18, 2026 —
The Big 12 conference acknowledged a clock error at the end of the Notre Dame-BYU football game, saying time remained on the clock after the final play and the game was incorrectly ruled over.
The conference said it will review its end-of-game officiating process. The announcement confirms that the game was called over while time remained, but the information provided does not specify how much time was left or explain how the error occurred.
Further details about the review were not provided. The conference did not specify what steps the review will involve, when it will be completed or whether it will lead to changes in officiating procedures. The names of the officials involved were also not provided.
The available information does not include the game’s date, score or a description of the final play. It also does not say whether the clock error affected the game’s result. No additional statement from Notre Dame or BYU was included in the announcement.
The conference’s planned review is focused on its end-of-game officiating process, according to the announcement. Until further details are released, the scope and outcome of that review remain unknown.
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